Safety Hazards & Sailing Programs

February 2016

Presented by: Kellie Crete, Safety & Loss Prevention Gowrie Group

Whitney Peterson, VP Marketing Gowrie Group

1. Areas of Safety Concerns

2. Sailing Program Safety Materials & Tools

3. What to do Next

4. Questions

Agenda

Virtual Safety Field Trip

Docks & Grounds

Download our Dock Safety report

Cranes, Hoists, & Heavy Equipment

Electric Shock Drowning Risks

"NO SWIMMING" Around AC Powered Docks: • Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Association

recommends swimming be prohibited around boats, docks, and marinas that use AC electrical power.

• Signs about the risks should be posted to warn people of the dangers associated with swimming around any equipment powered by AC electricity.

Download our ESD Safety report

Propane & Flammables (1)

Propane & Flammables (2)

Download our Propane Storage safety report

Data Sheets & Storage Containers

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Respirators

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hard Hats & Safety Glasses

Materials Storage: Compressed Gas & Corrosives

Materials Storage: Flammable Storage Cabinets

Materials Storage: Commingling

Fire Extinguishers (1)

Fire Extinguishers (2)

Download our Fire Extinguishers Safety report

Exits & Exit Signs

Automated External Defibrillators (AED)

Electrical Cords

Download our Electrical Cords Safety report

Electrical Panels & Fans

Overhead Storage

Power Tools

Ladders

Download our Ladder Safety report

Environmental Hazards

Safety Check Lists: Weekly & Self Evaluation

Download our Weekly Safety List template

Document and Practice your Emergency Response Plan

Ask us for the editable template

Junior Sailing Safety Manual

Helps clubs and sailing organizations develop and sustain safe and successful junior programs:

• Promote safety

• Foster a fun environment

• Teach children how to sail

• Encourage racing among those interested

• Instill a love of sailing

2015 Edition: Junior Sailing Safety Guide

Ask us for the editable template

Top-10 in the New Junior Sailing Safety Guide

1. Ratio recommendations for Students : Instructors : Safety Boats

2. Walk Around Inspection Check List

3. Parent Orientation Meetings

4. Program Safety Rules

5. Discipline Policy

6. Forms: Applications, Waivers, Releases

7. Logs: Accidents, Maintenance, Radio

8. Pre/Post Checklist for Powerboats

9. Emergency Action/Response Template

10. 10 Crisis Steps

Also available on our USBs

• Form an safety and risk management sub-committee

• Involve your board members and flag officers in safety conversations

• Help your staff do a complete pre-season safety self-inspection

• Train your staff to do weekly safety self-inspections

• Document and practice your Emergency Response Plan

What should you do when you get back home?

The Burgee Program insures:

• More than 50% of sailing organizations in the US

• More than 1,000 entities in total, including clubs, schools, and community programs

Team behind the program is best in class:

• Managed by marine experts at Gowrie Group

• Underwritten by Chubb

• Endorsed by US Sailing

Learn more:

• www.burgeeprogram.com

• 800.262.8911

A Sense of Calm: Brought to you by The Burgee Program